Time to Think ‘More Boldly’: NZ Finance Minister Announces Growth Plan
Nicola Willis has highlighted five issues that the government sees as crucial to New Zealand’s future. New Zealand’s Finance Minister Nicola Willis has opened...
NZ Class Action Filed Against Johnson & Johnson Alleging Cold, Flu Medicines Ineffective
The lawsuit also claims Johnson & Johnson knew a key drug in its medicines did not work. Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is facing...
Danish director Lars von Trier admitted to care facility for Parkinson’s disease
Danish film director Lars von Trier has been admitted to a care facility for Parkinson’s disease, his producer said Wednesday. Advertisement “Lars is currently...
Rhode Island Judge Denies Trump Admin’s Request to Allow Spending Freeze
The president’s plans to reduce government waste and cut costs are being challenged by nearly two dozen states. President Donald Trump’s plan to freeze...
Hong Kong’s DeepSeek-fuelled tech stocks back in bull market, ignoring interest rate fears
Published: 10:56am, 13 Feb 2025Updated: 12:29pm, 13 Feb 2025 Hong Kong stocks rose on Thursday to refresh a four-month high, as a key gauge...
Seoul angered over North Korea’s demolition of venue for separated families
North Korea was dismantling a facility at its Mount Kumgang resort used for hosting meetings between families separated after the Korean war, South Korea...
China’s CATL eyes global dominance in EV battery market with US$5 billion Hong Kong IPO
Contemporary Amperex Technology, mainland China’s biggest producer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, has been shrewd in seizing the opportunity presented by the stock market...
South China Sea: US urged to avoid frontal role, enable Philippines to lead
Published: 10:15am, 13 Feb 2025Updated: 10:20am, 13 Feb 2025 The United States should avoid a frontal military role in countering Beijing’s actions in the...
USAID Inspector General Fired After Critical Report
Paul Martin has been removed. The inspector general of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was fired on Feb. 11, one day after...